Ayer Shirley took a seven-run defeat the last time they faced off against Mystic Valley Regional, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Panthers narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Eagles 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Panthers have posted since May 14, 2025.
Troy Leighton
| 05/22/26 vs Mystic Valley Regional | 2 |
| 05/18/26 vs Littleton | 2 |
| 04/13/26 @ West Boylston | 2 |
| 05/11/26 vs Clinton | 1 |
| 04/24/26 vs Lunenburg | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
The team relied heavily on Troy Leighton, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. He has become a key player for Ayer Shirley: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 7-8 otherwise. Alex Williams also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Ayer Shirley's victory bumped their record up to 10-8. As for Mystic Valley Regional, their loss dropped their record down to 17-3.
As of now, neither Ayer Shirley nor the Eagles have any future games scheduled.
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